Well I found class 66 bobbins today at Joann's for my " 1910 redeye". Unfortunately couldn't wind them on the 1910 the bobbin hole is a bit too small but fit on the 301 to wind. The other day I spent most of the day oiling and cleaning her.
Got her all threaded up and the thread kept coming out of the needle, happened several times...I decided to ck the book to find out that you thread her from the left side not right side of the needle..
Got her going a bit of knocking, put a bit more oil underneath where it was coming from and WA LA...quiet, smooth and really nice to sew with.
You ladies are right abt these vintage machines what a diff in sewing and sound. Thanks for convincing me to go out and hunt and buy...
OH and I love my 301..Can't wait to get a 1/4 inch foot, walking foot and a darning foot for free motion.
One question. Does anyone have a bobbin winder that they sell now...would that work for these vintage singer bobbins we are using in these machines